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SABC to broadcast all remaining AFCON games live


The South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC), has taken a decision to broadcast all the remaining African Cup of Nations (AFCON) games live from 28 January. This decision was taken in response to the public’s plea to see all the games live.

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YOU and Huisgenoot get a makeover


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YOU and its sister magazine Huisgenoot are launching a new look from the 2 February issue, which hit shelves on 27 January.

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27th Film Independent Spirit Awards to be broadcast on TopTV


50/50 star Seth Rogen will host the 2012 Film Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica on Saturday, 25 February. TopTV subscribers can tune into Silver (112) on 26 February at 22:00 (repeat on 27 February at 20:00) and on Star! (179) on 27 February at 12:00 (repeat on 28 February at 8:00).

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Television triumph for Mzansi Magic with Inkaba


Mzansi Magic, M-Net’s local channel on DStv, is taking South African television storytelling to the next level. On Monday, 19 March the channel will launch its first locally produced telenovela, titled Inkaba.

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QuickCV app set to revolutionise the job market


Recruitment specialist, Unique Personnel, in association with Durban-based application development studio, immedia, has just released its first iPhone and iPad compatible app - QuickCV, aimed at businesses looking for quality employees or job seekers looking to expand their career horizons.

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Let’s make journalism an essential service
Imagine a world where people know nothing about what is going on in their own town or country or the rest of the world. A world where corruption goes unnoticed - and if it was noticed, who would tell the rest of the world? Luckily, we don’t live in a world like that thanks to journalism. This week, Christine Greyvenstein looks at why journalism should be considered an essential service.
How much of the TV audience is captive to advertising?
Back in 2010, I blogged about how advertisers make effective use of ad breaks in TV and radio in particular, and the realities of repetitive advertising.

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Everybody wants Andy Bates’ pies
What do you do after attending catering college, working in a Michelin-starred restaurant at the age of 17 and touring France for a year? You sell wholesome traditional British meals at a street market and become the Food Network’s next celeb chef, of course. Christine Greyvenstein caught up with Andy Bates over (his first ever) cup of Rooibos and talked all things food.
MTN Radio Awards debate asks: ‘Where to for the radio landscape?’
At a recent breakfast debate hosted by the MTN Radio Awards, media owners and key figures in the media buying sphere gathered to discuss the future of radio in South Africa. Samantha Cook attended and reports back on the insights that came out of the discussion.

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Sarah Bullen joins Topco Media
Sarah Bullen joins Topco Media as group editor in charge of all its current titles. These include Top500 South Africa's Best Managed Companies, Impumelelo, ESG Green Pages, Top Women and Top Performing Companies.
Trevor Ormerod takes advertising reins at Avusa
Accomplished media veteran, Trevor Ormerod, has been announced as Avusa Media’s new general manager for advertising revenue, taking over strategic direction and leadership of the media group’s advertising sales teams.

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Dance Umbrella 2012 to launch in Johannesburg in February
Dance Umbrella 2012, principally funded by the National Lottery Distribution Trust Fund, is scheduled to run from 17 February to 4 March. For 15 days, Johannesburg will be engulfed by contemporary dance which can be seen at the Market Theatre complex, Wits Theatre, The Dance Factory, the Goodman Gallery at Goethe on Main and Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
Talent Campus Durban calls for submissions by film-makers and film critics
Superimposing an African imagination on film-making processes, the fifth Talent Campus Durban (20 to 24 July) will ignite the creativity of 40 selected film-makers from Africa in a series of masterclasses, workshops and industry networking opportunities during the Durban International Film Festival.

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The missed opportunity that is Machine Gun Preacher
It’s that time again ... time for the Americans to save the Africans from themselves.
31 Million Reasons
“Being from Chatsworth means never having been anywhere else.” I’m not from Chatsworth. Maybe you are and maybe you aren’t, but regardless, best you be ready to get your Chatsworth on, because Chatsworth is ready for you – or at least, for the world of cinema.

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A day in the life of seventeen's Janine Jellars
Editor of seventeen magazine, Janine Jellars, spends time with Media Update sharing her childhood dream to be a spy, thoughts on social media, and her secret indulgence.
Getting in SHAPE with Tracy Melass
Editor of SHAPE magazine, Tracy Melass, spends some time sharing her thoughts on why journalism is the best profession in the world, the need to have a 'beginner's mind' to see the possibilities and why social media should be used wisely and well.

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Kadoro Events and Communication celebrates two major birthdays
Kadoro Events and Communications celebrated its official 6th year of being in business on 5 November at Hush. The theme was ‘Come dressed as your Altered Ego’. Combined with this celebration, Amanda Rogaly, owner of Kadoro Events, also celebrated her 30th birthday.
PocketMedia® hits breast cancer for a six
PocketMedia® Solutions invited clients and colleagues to join them at the second cricket test of the Sunfoil Test Series between South Africa and Australia, which took place at the Wanderers Stadium from 18 to 21 November.

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Gauteng Jobs (Monitored)
Gauteng Jobs is a new weekly newspaper targeting middle to low income earners in the Johannesburg, Tshwane, Mogale City and Ekurhuleni municipalities.
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The idea of group buying may be a simple one, but offers massive opportunities for businesses looking to grow. Give the Ubuntu team a call, and they will tailor a deal to suit your needs.
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